Caption

Denarius with a hole, Elagabalus 204–222; Roman emperor 218–222, issuer: Julia Soaemias 180–222; Augusta 218–222. Obverse: IVLIASOAEMIASAVG — Draped bust of Julia Soaemias facing right, pearl border. Reverse: VENVSCAELESTIS — Venus seated on a throne facing left, holding an apple in her right hand and a scepter in her left; at her feet a child stands with outstretched arms, pearl border. Date: 218–222. Place of origin: Rome, Roman Empire. Object type: coin. Diameter: 18.5–19.0 mm. Weight: 1.90 g., A round, dark gray coin with a rough, weathered surface and a small circular hole near its edge, showing worn raised designs and faint outlines that suggest figures and decorative edges; visible colors include shades of dark gray, lighter gray highlights, and subtle brownish tones.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_097

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Keywords

Denarius hole Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 issuer Julia Soaemias 180–222 Augusta 218–222 Obverse Ivliasoaemiasavg Draped bust Julia Soaemias facing right pearl border Reverse Venvscaelestis Venus seated throne left holding apple right hand scepter feet child stands outstretched arms Date Place origin Rome Roman Empire Object type coin Diameter 18.5–19.0 mm Weight 1.90 g round dark gray coin rough weathered surface small circular hole near edge showing worn raised designs faint outlines suggest figures decorative edges visible colors include shades dark gray lighter gray highlights subtle brownish tones.